Part-time Teacher of History
d'Overbroeck's
Oxford
- Expired
- Salary:
- d'Overbroeck's has its own salary scale (above the national scale) and pension scheme
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 12 February 2018
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher to join our highly successful History department. The post is part-time (0.6 of full-time) but the School is willing to consider those seeking a full-time, or larger part-time position, if they are able to offer other subjects.
The Post and the Department
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher to join our highly successful History department. At GCSE, results have been very strong with over 60% gaining A*/A grades in 2017 and our A-Level results are also outstanding with over 73% gaining A*/A grades in 2017 as well as exceptional value-added. We are a vibrant and dynamic department frequently taking students on trips both in the UK and abroad, to destinations such as Russia, China, the US, Poland and the WW1 battlefields.
The History department at d’Overbroeck’s offers teachers and students alike a friendly and welcoming environment where classes are small (maximum 15 at GCSE and 10 at A-Level) and standards and expectations are high.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the planning, teaching and assessment within the History department, which follows the AQA History specification at both GCSE and A-Level. They will work alongside the Heads of History: Rob Pollard (years 7-11) and Becky Mann (Sixth Form) as well as three other teaching colleagues.
We embrace a flexible approach to teaching and would welcome someone with a sense of fun and a readiness to respond to students’ individual needs. All applicants will be expected to have a very good degree in History or a related subject and be able to demonstrate their teaching ability.
The school does not insist that its staff possess a PGCE or equivalent formal teaching qualification, though many members of staff have an appropriate qualification. NQTs receive a full induction programme through ISTIP (http://istip.co.uk) with the support and guidance of senior members of staff. Graduates who have not completed a PGCE receive an extensive in-house training programme. We pride ourselves on our ability to offer support and training to NQTs and recent graduates.
Salary and hours
The school has its own salary scale (above the national scale) and pension scheme. There are additional responsibility awards for senior Sixth Form pastoral responsibilities.
The advertised post is a part-time one, but the School is always willing to consider applications from teachers who wish to work a larger part-time position should they be willing to take on teaching in a second subject.
Further information
If you would like any further information at this stage, please feel free to telephone Alastair Barnett on the main school number 01865 688600
Applications
Applicants should complete the application form, and send this, along with a full CV and covering letter, to HR@doverbroecks.com and a signed copy sent to:
Helena Barron
d'Overbroeck's
333 Banbury Road
Oxford
OX2 7PL
Please apply as soon as possible, but no later than Monday 12th February.
Short-listed applicants will be notified of the interview arrangements as soon as possible after short-listing.
Attached documents
About d'Overbroeck's
THE SCHOOL
d’Overbroeck’s is a co-educational independent day and boarding school in Oxford for students aged 11 – 18. The school roll currently stands at around 750, and this is set to grow in the coming years.
Founded in 1977, initially as a Sixth Form, d’Overbroeck’s has maintained its founding values throughout its growth.
We believe in outstanding teaching and laughter. We celebrate the individual and foster a culture that promotes collaboration and originality. We pride ourselves on our unique blend of social informality and academic rigour.
d’Overbroeck’s consists of three sections:
Years 7-11 – 200 students; currently all day students although open to boarders from next year. Based at Leckford Place, OX2 6HX.
Sixth Form – 440 students; a mixture of day and boarding. Domestic and international. Based at a purpose-built site at 333 Banbury Road.
The International School – around 125 international students who are all boarders, across years 9-11.
All in all, this is a busy and happy educational environment in which staff and students enjoy positive relationships based on mutual respect and a shared sense of purpose. As our most recent ISI inspection report puts it:
‘A defining characteristic of d’Overbroeck’s is its close-knit, informal atmosphere within which students grow in confidence, self-esteem, respect for themselves and for others. Students are very supportive of each other and behaviour throughout is excellent, exemplified in considerate, warm relationships.
In its key findings, our most recent inspection report (2021) found that our students are highly motivated with extremely positive attitudes to learning. They were described as successful collaborative learners who are naturally inclusive. They were said to have a remarkably strong sense of self understanding and excellent awareness of how to improve and achieve their goals.
ISI inspection report. October 2021
For more information about the College please visit our website at http://www.doverbroecks.com/
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